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DE08 BBK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

128,659 mi
Last recorded128,659 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 BBK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 128,659 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off damaged (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 128,659 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off damaged (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 127,326 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 127,326 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 126,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 123,259 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 115,910 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 110,767 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jan 2020 99,507 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 90,064 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 80,305 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 71,479 miles

Front both tyres bald on edges raised tread

Pass 11 Jan 2016 62,158 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear both tyres bald inner edge raised tread

Fail 11 Jan 2016 62,158 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear both tyres bald inner edge raised tread

Pass 20 Jan 2015 53,575 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 53,575 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 44,567 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 36,207 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 27,993 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 24,108 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 24,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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DE08 BBK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 100,396 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE08 BBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DE08 BBK registered?

DE08 BBK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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The MOT history for DE08 BBK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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